Sam Kitching emerged from a pack of three first-time candidates to sweep the election for Macclenny Commissioner Group 4 on September 10, a date significant because it marked the first city balloting since 1999 and the first time a new computerized voting system was used anywhere in the U.S.

Talmadge Ray Sapp, 74, of Rawlins, Wyoming died on January 4, 2013 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. He was born Aug. 15, 1938, in Sanderson to parents Nancy (Crews) and Woodrow W. Sapp. He was a carpenter and enjoyed fishing, hunting, writing short stories and woodworking.

Charney Ellis Rhoden Sr., 84, of Sanderson died on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Mr. Rhoden was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Baker County. He loved working, farming and gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Rhoden was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Georgia Faye.

The funeral service for Mr. Rhoden was held 2 pm on Saturday, January 5 at the Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny, FL with Pastor David Thomas officiating. Interment followed at South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson. Forbes Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.